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Use this online registration system to sign up for courses and workshops in Hunter Education, Bowhunter Education, Fur Harvester Education,
and Instructor Training.

To search for an upcoming course or make a course registration, start by clicking Education Programs link here or above.

Special Attention -No Show Policy - Effective January 1, 2014

Due to the high percentage of no-shows for the various class types listed below, anyone who registers and fails to cancel prior to the class start date will not be considered
for future classes of the same type. These classes are taught primarily by volunteer instructors who spend a considerable number of hours/days in preparation prior to
the class. It is not fair to participants who are trying to get into a class and are turned away because the class is full.

Hunter Education

Iowa law requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 must be certified in Hunter Education before they are eligible to purchase an Iowa hunting license.
The minimum number of hours to complete the course is 10. Typically there is no charge for the course, unless lunch is furnished or room rental is required.
Iowa recognizes Hunter Education certificates issued by other states and some foreign nations.

A person who is 11 years old or older may enroll in a course, but those who are 11 and successfully complete the course shall be issued a certificate which becomes
valid on that person's 12th birthday. Iowa residents under the age of 12 can be issued a deer or turkey license without Hunter Education; however, a licensed adult
hunter must accompany each youth hunter.

There currently are three ways to complete Hunter Education in Iowa:
- Hunter Education Classroom Course
- Hunter Education Online/Field Day Course
- Online Only Adult Hunter Education Course (Must be 18 years of age and an Iowa resident to complete)

Bowhunter Education

Although this course is not required by Iowa law, it is required in a number of other states including South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana. The Iowa Department of
Natural Resources encourages bowhunters to enroll in this course, especially first time hunters. The bow hunter program is designed to teach bowhunters safe and
ethical hunting techniques and to install responsible attitudes toward people, wildlife and the environment.

The course is based on the National Bowhunter Education
Foundation's publications and is administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The course covers topics such as responsibilities of a bowhunter, knowledge
necessary before hunting, shot placement, treestand safety, blood trailing, and game care.

There currently are two ways to complete Bowhunter Education in Iowa:
- Bowhunter Education Workshop
- Online Only Adult Bowhunter Education Course (Must be 18 years of age and an Iowa resident to complete)

Fur Harvester Education

Fur Harvester Education is not-mandatory in Iowa in order to hunt or trap. This course is designed to give participants the knowledge, skill, attitude, and judgment
to selectively and responsibly trap furbearing animals for the many benefits it provides.

Participants who attend a hands-on Iowa Fur Harvester Education Workshop will receive instruction on the history and heritage of the fur trade, biology and management
of Iowa furbearers, wildlife regulations and their purpose, ethics and responsibility, fur harvesting equipment, the basics of harvesting Iowa Furbearers, marketing
Furbearers, public relations, and the basics of outdoor safety and survival.

To learn more about these exciting courses and mentored hunts designed to improve your hunting skills and knowledge visit:
www.iowadnr.gov/huntered

Instructor Training

New and Certified Hunter Education Instructor Workshops are held each spring in multiple locations throughout the state. Attending a New Hunter Education Instructor
Workshop is required to become an instructor. Attending a Certified Hunter Education Instructor Workshop at least every other year is one of the requirements for
retaining certified hunter education instructor status. In order to register for Hunter Education Instructor Training you must be a Certified Hunter Education
Instructor or have a New Hunter Education Instructor Application on file with the Department.

Please note that at this time if a course requires a fee, you will pay your instructor directly for your course. Online payment will be available in the future.
You will be registered for the course and receive a confirmation email even though your shopping cart will say $0.00. You can also confirm registrations made online
by going back into your account information.